Civil Drafting Internship - Water Resources

Olsson
Lincoln, Nebraska, United StatesPosted Aug 31, 2026

About the role

Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Through this internship, learn how a project goes from an idea to a plan set to construction! Olsson offers clients a full spectrum of water services, including planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. As a drafting student intern on our Water Resources team, you will provide assistance to engineers and designers using AutoCAD and ArcGIS Pro. You will contribute to project production sheets by adding dimension/layout plans, title/detail sheets, and quantity estimating. You will get the opportunity to contribute to project plan sets and then visit the project site. Project work may be related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater and flood control management, floodplain management, scour and erosion control, and watershed management planning.

Qualifications

You are passionate about

Working collaboratively with others. Having ownership in the work you do. Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team

Strong communication skills Ability to contribute and work well on a team Pursuing an associate degree in computer-aided design drafting Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong attention to detail

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Additional Information Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client adviso

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